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Patents

InterDigital’s Josh Schmidt: Disney’s streaming ‘workaround’ won’t work

InterDigital's chief legal officer tells WIPR that Disney is using inferior technology for its streaming channels following two 11-country injunctions in Europe, as the tech licensor files more litigation against the entertainment brand.   1 September 2026

Careers

Pinsents expands German patent practice with partner duo

Two patent litigators have jumped ship from a boutique to join Pinsent Mason’s Düsseldorf office, as the firm aims to strengthen its UPC firepower.   1 September 2026

Patents

Top law firms and individuals recognised in WIPR’s UK Patent Rankings 2026

This year’s tables provide a guide to the best of the UK market for legal advice on the protection, enforcement and exploitation of patents.   28 August 2026

Careers

Gibson Dunn taps ex-Paul, Weiss M&A, licensing and tech expert

With an engineering and physics background, the “highly regarded” new partner will co-chair the firm’s technology transactions group.   28 August 2026

Copyright

Using music for brands’ social media: How not to fall foul of copyright law

With the rise of litigation by major record labels such as Sony against brands and their influencers using music in social media posts, one service provider is plugging a gap in the market, finds Sarah Speight.   27 August 2026

Careers

Trial ‘star’ Mary-Olga Lovett moves back to private practice

McKool Smith has hired the veteran first-chair trial lawyer, who brings more than 30 years of experience trying complex, high-stakes cases.   27 August 2026

Patents

UKIPO chief pledges to sort issues with One IPO system

Adam Williams, chief executive of the UK Intellectual Property Office, has written to an industry patents body acknowledging the system’s headaches and promises to fix them before moving to the next phase.   26 August 2026

Careers

Paul, Weiss finds appellate ‘star’ to lead Supreme Court practice

The new practice head has represented life sciences clients in numerous high-profile disputes, and will be an “invaluable resource for our clients”, according to the firm.   26 August 2026

Trade secrets

Pega settles with investors for undisclosed sum in Appian fallout

Four years after the high-profile ‘spy’ suit between the software rivals—whose record $2bn award was reversed—the latest shareholder losses claims are resolved.   25 August 2026

In-House

Nokia’s litigation director on the 'chess game' of SEP disputes

As Adrian Howes settles into his new role, he tells Sarah Speight what in-house counsel want from their external partners, why divergence from SEP harmonisation is a challenge, the potential risks of AI to patents, and more.   25 August 2026

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